» In and Around My House

Rhubarb Pie

Karee — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 20:31:21 +0000

Reminds me of my mama.

Moving

Karee — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 19:33:46 +0000

We moved in July and I think I’m finally recovering from all the changes and finding time for myself again. Me and my kids spent a few years in a tiny shoebox apartment in Capitola. We loved that apartment, it was so small I didn’t even have a bedroom, I had a futon in the living room, but it was so full of love and happiness that we didn’t care, we were happy to be there so close to the village and beach.

We moved to a beautiful house about 6 miles down the coast. I miss the village, but have exchanged it for my own bedroom, an ocean view and a much nicer place to live. We built a room for Cole in the garage, and it turned out amazing. What started out a little idea one night after a couple glasses of wine turned into something amazing, and even more full of love.

Missing in Action

Karee — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 18:11:10 +0000

I’ve been a bit scattered

No time to draw… or is it no desire at the moment…

Spending a lot of time with my kids

And cooking

And at the beach… walking and walking…

Sometimes something has to give, and I guess right now it’s been my blog…

Sometimes it’s just necessary to take a step back and get a good look at things.

But I’m sure I’ll be back when I find a little time, inspiration and direction.

Maybe when the sun comes back out.

Pesto Parmesan Stars – Before and After

Karee — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 06:40:02 +0000

This morning I made these for a Christmas dinner party… “Pesto Parmesan Stars”. Puffed pastry with pesto and parmesan cheese, cut out into stars and baked. So good. I had my hands full and was walking out to the car to leave and klutzy me tripped on the uneven sidewalk…

My beautiful platter my bestie Lisa bought me on her Honeymoon in Hawaii 20 years ago… smashed. Pesto stars… ruined. Christmas gift (a candle in a glass jar)….. shattered. my knees… swollen. My hand…. split open.

At least I didn’t break the wine.

All is well in the world

Karee — Fri, 25 Dec 2009 22:46:37 +0000

Thank you Ebay… my shattered Aquaman glass has been replaced.

Tragedy

Karee — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 19:01:38 +0000

Pretty Leaves in a Puddle

Karee — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 15:21:51 +0000

Courtesy of ”the biggest storm since ‘62″.

Blitz Battalion Buttons

Karee — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 05:45:22 +0000

My son Cole’s band played at Hot Topic in the mall the other day (yes, it’s true) and I tried to do a good thing by ordering buttons to hand out… too bad I don’t know how to spell Battalion. They still managed to hand out 50 of the mis-spelled buttons, and we’ve decided if (when) they get famous, that someday these will be a collector’s item.

Surf Etiquette

Karee — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 05:38:10 +0000

These tiles are on the wall at the end of the Esplanade in Capitola. I’ve counted over 50 people surfing in that spot at one time.

Click on the photo to enlarge.

Begonia Festival

Karee — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 03:04:19 +0000

Not to be confused with the Bologna Festival, the Begonia Festival is held Labor Day in Capitola, CA. Capitola recently recieved the “Best Beach Town on the West Coast” award from Sunset Magazine. I hate to spread that around, because it’s still got it’s quiet moments.

The floats are made from fresh Begonia’s grown locally.

A gazebo decorated with flowers.

A pretty house on the river decorated for the festival.

My brother’s 3 9-year olds (triplets) came down and they stayed the weekend with their Auntie. They are wonder kids!